[Utah-astronomy] Supernova in NGC 4386

I missed the recent SN in M-82 because the exposure I was using was too long which allowed the SN to hide in the glare of the galaxy. So I switched to shorter exposures. Tonight I spotted something in NGC 4386 using the shorter exposures. Three more shots and it was still there and not moving. Thought I had another one until I checked online and saw someone else got it a couple of days ago. So I went back and looked at my image from the discovery night and it was not there. So my short exposure was too short. Too long and I missed one. Too short and I missed another one. The Universe does not like me. Maybe I should take up golf. Nah, then my drives would be too short and my putts too long. :) patrick